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Folk-Rock Band Whiskerman Coming to Pittsburgh August 7th at @ClubCafé

Oakland, California rockers Whiskerman mysterious folk-rock has evolved over the years to reveal a unique sound that they’ll be taking on tour this summer.

A west coast favorite and up-and-coming national act, Whiskerman is a five-piece band led by prolific singer-songwriter Graham Patzner. Their eclectic sound brings together classical instrumentation and modern rock and roll. Alongside Patzner are Charles Lloyd (guitar, sitar), Will Lawrence (bass), Trevor Bahnson (guitar), and Dan Schwartz (drums).

Previously, in the spring, Whiskerman completed a successful west coast tour, and kicked off the festival season with an exhilarating set at the Joshua Tree Music Festival. Since 2011, the band has also released four records, each revealing a unique aspect of the band’s eclectic sound.

The band teamed up with veteran producer Jeff Saltzman (The Killers, Blondie) on their record Nomad, an album that Performer Magazine described as “bursting with familiarity and momentum that rejuvenates the classic rock genre with lush strings, guitar-based soundscapes, and expressive lyricism.” A few years before that, they’d transformed their sound with a soul-powered EP Bad News, guided by veteran producer Tony Berg, with engineering by Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Jesca Hoop).

Their latest release Champions—an ambitious double album that leads its listeners on a soulful journey, both dark and joyous—has been extremely well received, both in its recording and live performance. Their show is something you won’t want to miss.

“Oakland’s Whiskerman have been rolling around the Bay Area for long enough to pick up a little bit of everything that’s happening in that scene: ecstatic psychedelia, sturdily constructed pop-rock, pick-and-grin folk.” –Flood Magazine